You Receive an E-Mail Message from a Friend Claiming That

question 45

Multiple Choice

You receive an e-mail message from a friend claiming that she is in another country, in trouble, and urgently needs money wired to her. You call the friend and discover that she is safe at home and did not know about the message. This scenario is an example of a/an ________.

• A)spam
• B)browser hijacking
• C)hoax
• D)war driving

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Definitions:

Stable

Describes a condition or state that is not easily changed, disturbed, or prone to emotional fluctuation; denotes reliability and consistency.

Predictable

Describing something or someone whose actions or outcomes can be anticipated or estimated with a good degree of certainty based on past occurrences or known patterns.

Cross-cultural Research

Studies aimed at examining cultural variability by comparing psychological variables across different cultures to understand universal versus culture-specific behaviors.

English-speaking Countries

Nations where English is the primary language for communication, governance, and education.